Arm Holdings is aiming to become the next big chip stock and is preparing for its public listing, while focusing on establishing itself as a leader in the artificial intelligence sector.
Arm, the chip designer owned by Softbank, has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq, with the valuation yet to be specified, while tech stocks remain resilient despite surging bond yields, and Microsoft restructures its mega-merger with Activision Blizzard to secure approval from UK regulators.
Arm Holdings, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to choose a US IPO as it faces a 1% decline in annual revenue, indicating a slowing smartphone market, and its stock market launch is expected to revive a lacklustre IPO market.
Technology stock Nvidia is poised to join Apple and Microsoft in the exclusive group of U.S. companies with a market cap worth over $2 trillion, thanks to its strong performance, growth drivers, and increasing demand for processors used in artificial intelligence systems.
Semiconductor chip company Arm has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq, seeking a valuation of up to $70 billion, but faces risks and potential headwinds due to financial challenges and geopolitical tensions with China.
Arm Holdings, the designer of central processing units (CPUs), has filed an F-1 with the SEC in its first step towards an initial public offering (IPO), seeking a valuation of $60 billion to $70 billion despite a decline in revenue and net income in the past year.
Nvidia's plan to acquire Arm Holdings for $40 billion is discussed in a video, cautioning against buying into the AI and Nvidia hype surrounding Arm's initial public offering (IPO).
Arm Ltd.'s public listing is facing lowered expectations, with the chip designer aiming to raise $5 billion to $7 billion and a valuation of $50 billion to $60 billion, down from previous targets, due to factors such as China risks and slowing smartphone market growth.
SoftBank Group's chip designer Arm is seeking a valuation of more than $52 billion in its initial public offering, targeting the largest U.S. stock market flotation of the year.
Retail investors should be cautious when buying shares of Arm Holdings' upcoming IPO, as recent data shows that individual investors tend to lose money on blockbuster IPOs, with the 10 biggest US IPOs in the past four years down an average of 47% from their first-day closing price.
Arm Holdings receives its first Buy rating from the Street, even before completing its IPO.
Arm Holdings stock begins trading on the Nasdaq at $51 per share, meeting expectations, while markets analyze inflation figures and the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's rate-setting policy.
SoftBank's initial public offering of Arm Holdings was a success, with the shares gaining 25% on their debut, although the company left potential profits on the table by pricing the IPO lower than it could have been.
Arm stock is experiencing a second day of gains and is currently more popular than Apple.
Arm shares soared nearly 25% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting U.S. stocks and sparking hope that the IPO market for tech companies is reviving. Additionally, positive economic data from China and a rebound in retail sales and industrial production contributed to market optimism.
Arm Holdings and Nvidia, two chip stocks with strong competitive advantages, have gained favor among investors, but their high valuations are not justified by their growth prospects, making them overpriced investments.
Arm Holdings' stock had a strong IPO, but recent sell-offs and high valuations have raised concerns about its future performance, leading to a "Sell" rating and a price target of $46 per share from Bernstein analyst Sara Russo. While Arm is a frontrunner in the semiconductor industry and has value in its architecture, investors should temper their expectations, as its exposure to AI is limited compared to companies like Nvidia. Analyst ratings on ARM stock range from "Buy" to "Sell," with an average price target of $51.67, implying a potential downside of 2.3%.
Analysts at Susquehanna Financial Group advise against buying Arm Holdings' chip-design stock despite its successful initial public offering in the New York market.
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